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At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams, ensuring they’re well-equipped and ready to transport our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
The Senior Engineer – New Aircraft plays a key role in delivering, integrating, and optimizing new aircraft into United’s fleet. This position drives project planning, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless aircraft entry into service and continued reliability.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
Develop and manage strategic project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for fleet and small-scale engineering projects
Coordinate across multiple operational groups to maintain airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance
This role manages projects from aircraft delivery through entry into service, ensuring adherence to engineering release schedules, procurement planning, budget alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location & Schedule: This role is based at the CSC – Willis Tower in Chicago, IL, and follows a hybrid work schedule with three days per week in-office (subject to change)
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
The base pay range for this role is $97,945.00 to $127,622.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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